Switching from unbound to bound

[Poindexter]

I have created a form and a table for data entery purposes. However, all of the text boxes, combo boxse, and toggle switch in the form are unbound. How do I bound them to a particular column in the table?
Or, am better off creating a new form that is bound? If so how do you establish this link?

 

[pbaldy]

First set the record source of the form to the table in question. Then you should be able to set the control source of each control to the appropriate field in the table.

 

[Poindexter]

I can not find the "record source". I tried setting the control source to the field I want it linked to in the table but it does not let me enter data or select items from the combo box once the link is created.
Any thoughts as to what I am doing wrong or where I can find record source?

 

[pbaldy]

You should see record source as one of the properties of the form itself, on the data tab.

 

[Poindexter]

The data tab is blank.

 

[Poindexter]

Do I need to start over?

 

[pbaldy]

If the data tab is blank, you're likely not looking at the form's properties, but one of the sections. Close the form, then open it in design view and go straight to View/Properties or click on the Properties icon.

 

[Poindexter]

Thanks, I think I have it working now.